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.

Scott Obenshain is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2011. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides multiple wrap fee advisory programs offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, with investment strategies tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Shannon Taylor is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience and holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Taylor worked at University Federal Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, Pruco Securities, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Swbc Investment Services. Taylor also served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years. In addition to advisory work, Taylor is an author outside the investment industry. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a wide range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary 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.

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.

Kenneth Yergen is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has two years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at A+ Federal Credit Union and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as service in the United States Marine Corps. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Andrew Westerkom is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2018 and previously spent five years at All About Vapor, Inc. Outside of finance, he produces a podcast and has done voice-over work as an independent contractor. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs that include portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm employs tailored investment strategies using both in-house and third-party managers, offering diversified solutions to meet clients’ risk profiles.

William Brandenberger is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2015. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual and institutional clients, offering tailored investment strategies through multiple wrap fee advisory programs. The firm combines in-house and third-party investment managers to provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Travis Cloud is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. He is also associated with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Metlife Securities Inc. In addition to advising, he is involved in outside insurance sales with Davidson Camp Insurance Services, where he receives commissions for referring group insurance business. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to provide written recommendations as part of ongoing client relationships.

Evelyn Richey is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as positions outside of finance in organizations such as Corepower Yoga and Fort Worth Brain And Spine Institute. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Carlton Orange is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Austin, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Northwestern Mutual and Texas Capital Bank. Outside of financial advising, he owns a media production company focused on photography and video editing and works part-time as a valet attendant. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Cary Clevenger is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Austin, TX, holding the Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role beginning in 2019, his work history includes positions outside of finance. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering custody, underwriting, and capital markets solutions alongside advisory services.

Douglas Deaton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley since 2019, following five years at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC. Based in Austin, TX, Deaton provides financial advisory services within a large institutional framework. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning facilitated by dedicated advisors. The firm’s approach incorporates structured discovery conversations and advanced planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Patrick Hollinger is a CFA® charterholder and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 10 years of experience working with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2016 in Austin, TX. 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, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and a centralized due diligence process that includes an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization and offers access to a wide range of investment products, including security-based swaps and futures.

Julia Schell is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Goldman Sachs and Deloitte. 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 when recommending strategies.

Natia Rage is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services Inc. and various Wells Fargo entities dating back to 2004. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options alongside traditional products.

Claire French is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior positions include roles at Merrill and First Western Trust, as well as experience outside finance at The Virginian Restaurant and Teton Pines Country Club. Raymond James & Associates 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 clients, and municipal entities, offering non-discretionary financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Healy Marroy is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors in Austin, TX. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025, Marroy worked at Ellevest and FinWhip Technologies, among other firms. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a broad range of financial planning and investment services. The firm offers tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with options for clients to implement advice through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Cory Massey is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Massey worked at Stephens Inc for 18 years and held roles at Cadence Bank and the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Heather Dempsey is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her career includes multiple tenures at UBS Financial Services, as well as a brief period at Morgan Stanley. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of financial solutions including fee-based planning, portfolio management, and capital markets services.