Valeriia Quiroz is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In her current role, she partners with clients to understand their short- and long-term goals and helps them develop financial plans that are flexible and customizable for each individual and household. She focuses on assisting clients in finding strategies that allow them to concentrate on the things that matter most to them. Valeriia has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022. She began her career there as a Financial Representative, then worked as an Investment Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2024.

Carole Zlebis is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been associated with Schamerhorn Financial Group since 2012, performing registered administrative duties and serving as a notary. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and financial planning through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and multiple advisory platforms to construct diversified portfolios that include a range of asset classes, managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Lucinda Bradley is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with J.P. Morgan since 2003, including her current role at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Prior to that, she was employed at Capital Planning Corp. from 1999 to 2003. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm's approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Matthew Hermes is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2017. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2009, progressing from Financial Representative to Financial Consultant before assuming his current role. Prior to joining Fidelity, Matthew worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2007 to 2009. Matthew has over a decade of experience working closely with local individuals, families, and business owners. He emphasizes building solid relationships with clients, beginning with conversations to understand their goals and concerns. Together, he partners with clients to develop and monitor comprehensive financial plans and investment strategies aimed at achieving their objectives. Outside of his professional work, Matthew enjoys family activities, golf, outdoor adventures, parenthood, pets, and traveling.

Corey Yarborough is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having six years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. for six years. Yarborough also has experience with University Federal Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, LP. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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 institutional platforms.

Christian Kubosh is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and GWN Securities, Inc. Kubosh is also involved with Kubosh Marketing Group L.L.C. 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 recommendations.

Mamta Rai is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked with Securities America Advisors and Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in a gas station and convenience store business with her husband. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through an extensive network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, employing asset allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and multiple investment platforms to manage portfolios.

Steven Callaway is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Texas City, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Charles Mendez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2007 and also maintains a long-term role with Roche Diagnostics beginning in 1998. Outside of his advisory work, Mendez is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on curated third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Jason Demers is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with Merrill's firm-wide resources to design and deliver wealth management services tailored to a select group of high net worth families. Jason's approach involves understanding clients' full financial picture and developing personalized strategies aimed at helping them pursue their long-term financial goals. Jason began his career with Merrill Lynch in 1995 and brings over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. and has earned the Wealth Management Advisor designation. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Economics from Stephen F. Austin State University. Outside of his professional work, Jason is involved with community organizations including the American Heart Association and BNI. He resides in Seabrook with his wife, Allie, and their three children. His personal interests include golfing, tennis, and traveling.

Stephen Carmona is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. He focuses on deepening new and existing client relationships through financial planning and collaborates with clients to develop strategies tailored to their unique financial needs. Stephen has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through several roles including High Net Worth Associate, Workplace Planning Consultant, and Planning Consultant. This experience has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of financial planning services across different client segments. Outside of his professional work, Stephen has interests in baseball, beach activities, football, music, and traveling.

Anthony Benzaia is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Santa Fe, Texas. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at ExxonMobil and the U.S. Air Force. Benzaia joined Edward Jones in 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Mark Cavazos is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2007, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner and manager of Bay Area Private Wealth Group, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, relying on third-party program sponsors and affiliated asset managers for implementation.

Logan Mclaughlin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has been with Fidelity and its affiliated brokerage services since 2015. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios through systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Matthew Miller is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Missouri City, 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 provides a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate written Recommendation Reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Brad Cunningham is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2012. He currently focuses on assisting individuals and their families in building and maintaining comprehensive financial plans that emphasize flexibility, growth, and protection of their wealth. Brad's experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as an Investment Solutions Representative from 2012 to 2015, an Investment Consultant from 2015 to 2017, and his current position as Vice President and Financial Consultant since 2017. His professional background centers on financial planning and investment consulting. Outside of his professional work, Brad enjoys baseball, football, hiking, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Katlyn Briggs is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Curiosity Killd Designs LLC, a 3D design and printing service. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in managing a range of investment products.

Ryan Klibert is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. 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 range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jaime Smith is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. Jaime has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2012 and Primerica Financial Services since 2011. Outside of advisory work, Jaime is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively offered separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment solutions.

Steven Katcher is a financial advisor at Merrill with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1986 and has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Katcher holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. 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 developed by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.