Sally Praker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 42 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Stray Cat Fishing Charters, a for-profit fishing charter business based in Dickinson, Texas. 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.

Leslie Ramey is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in League City, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Leslie worked at Washington University in St. Louis and Texas Monthly. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors.

Diamantina Araujo is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2010 and PFS Investments Inc. since 2011, and was employed at Ascension Press from 2012 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public and volunteers as a monitor for court-ordered child visitations. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating with a percentage-based tiered wrap fee structure.

Mark Smith is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013, including his current role starting in 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates insurance-related businesses focused on property and casualty insurance as well as fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Shane Stephens is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments. He collaborates with clients to develop financial plans that align with their individual goals and needs, and assists in implementing these plans through appropriate investment strategies. Shane's experience at Fidelity Investments spans several roles, including Financial Representative in 2022, Investment Consultant from 2023 to 2024, and Financial Consultant from 2024 to the present. Outside of his professional work, Shane has personal interests in baseball, fishing, football, golf, kayaking, and spending time with pets.

Jennifer Robbins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at PNC Investments, BBVA Securities Inc, Morgan Stanley, SWBC Investment Services, and Capital One Investing. Outside of advising, she has explored real estate opportunities through an ownership interest in Next Adventure Properties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Thalia Savvidis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with DGW Worldwide, LLC as an independent advisor. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals near or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, offering written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver these services through a centralized consulting team.

Douglas Ottosen is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Primerica Financial Services, Blue Water Pools, and Alcresta Pharmaceuticals. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors primarily serves individual investors along with corporate and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program that uses model-based investment strategies managed by third parties. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering advisory services focused on a range of strategic, tactical, tax-managed, and income-distribution approaches.

Justin O’Bannon is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth, Inc. in Houston, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC Wealth, he has worked at BP Energy Co since 2014. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides brokerage and investment advisory services with tools such as asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing, offering portfolios including stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Timothy Wampler is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings a background as a former engineer from a major oil and gas firm to his role, where he provides financial advice to individuals, families, and small businesses. Timothy focuses on understanding clients' personal perspectives and priorities to develop strategies that align with their unique goals. His expertise includes general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Timothy holds professional designations as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Master's Degree from Harvard University and a Bachelor's Degree from Texas A&M University System. Outside of his professional work, Timothy enjoys running, spending time with his family, and traveling. He emphasizes a client-centered approach to financial planning, aiming to make wealth management a transparent and collaborative process.

Matthew Thompson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Galveston, TX, with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Nalco Water and International Cooling Tower. 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 programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Stephen Hever III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial based in Houston, TX, holding a ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience and has previously worked at firms including JSC Federal Credit Union, IMG Financial Group, Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life, PRUCO Securities, and State Farm Insurance. He is involved in JSC Financial Services and Wellby Financial, both related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

Robert Stillman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Clear Lake Shores, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as an artist under the name Scott Stillman Artist. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Michael Warren is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Texas City, TX. He holds the Series 66 designation and has over 10 years of industry experience, including a decade at Schorre & Associates, LLC prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households of varying wealth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a national network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs and access to separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds.

Mayank Rai is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 9 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an office manager in insurance sales focusing on life, health, and indexed annuities. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with portfolio construction tools that include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Yadira Rodriguez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, including a concurrent role at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

John Graham is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works directly with clients to help them plan for their financial goals. He has been in this role since 2025. Prior to his current position, John held several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant from 2023 to 2025 and Relationship Manager in 2023. Before joining Fidelity, he was an Investment Services Representative at Ameriprise Financial from 2022 to 2023 and an Associate Banker at J.P. Morgan Chase from 2020 to 2022.

Lezette Marion is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. She has over two decades of experience partnering with individuals, businesses, and families to assist with planning and investing to meet their unique needs. Lezette's approach involves creating strategic wealth plans built on empathetic connections and aims to develop strong, trusting relationships with her clients. Her professional experience spans several roles within the financial industry, including Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2010 to 2023, Private Banker at Wells Fargo from 2005 to 2010, Financial Analyst at Citi Corp from 2004 to 2005, and various managerial and relationship roles at Chevy Chase Bank, Chase Bank, and Wells Fargo from 1997 to 2001. This diverse background contributes to her expertise in wealth planning and financial consulting. Outside of her professional work, Lezette enjoys family activities, exploring food, visiting museums, engaging with music, photography, and traveling.

Brian Standefer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. He has 18 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a public notary and sells long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and utilizes model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support diversified investment strategies.

Geralyn Enriquez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she provides DJ and singing services through her sole proprietorship, EV Entertainment. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.