John Wheeler Jr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes long-term roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massmutual Life Insurance Company, as well as maintaining Wheeler & Associates and Gulf Coast Insurance Services since 1969. He holds leadership roles in nonprofit organizations, including serving as president-elect and secretary for NAIFA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services, operating a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to use affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Umang Talati is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2003 and Primerica Financial Services since 2002. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors and utilizes model-driven investment strategies managed by third parties.

Jin Huang is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her financial services career in 2017 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2018. Jin assists clients by helping them manage their individual wealth through comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to their specific needs. Her expertise encompasses family wealth management strategies, services for defined benefit plans, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jin holds a Bachelor's Degree from Xiangtan University, a Master's Degree from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and a Doctorate Degree from the University System of Ohio. She is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is a member of the Asian Chamber of Commerce Houston. Jin is committed to community involvement, including volunteering with the Mandarin Immersion Magnetic School, reflecting the Merrill tradition of serving local communities. In her personal time, she enjoys dancing, spending time with her family, playing table tennis, and traveling.

Duane Horne is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1993 and joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. His activities include selling term life insurance, fixed annuities, disability insurance, and long-term care insurance. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven portfolio management and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Robert Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Invesco Advisers, Inc. and A I M Distributors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of a private Christian school in Sugar Land, Texas. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Aaron Trevino is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at VALIC Financial Advisors and Agia. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Bellaire Little League as Tee Ball/Rookie Ball Coordinator and is co-owner of Eastbury Company, LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Isel Isern is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018, following six years at J.P. Morgan Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brian Kelly is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2013, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he performs as a singer in an acoustic band and serves as secretary on the Houston Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter board. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management to individuals, plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes various advisory models, including third-party programs and discretionary management, and offers products such as mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, serving a wide range of clients from non-high-net-worth individuals to institutions.

Langston Turner is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2015. Turner serves on the Investment Advisory Committee of Texas Tech University, which oversees the investment of the university’s endowment assets, and he is also the treasurer and a board member of the Saddlebrook Homeowners Association. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Phillip Buckner is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and having 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 2009. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of a large institutional firm.

Nai An Lee is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She collaborates one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping them pursue their long-term goals. Nai An offers access to investment insights from Merrill as well as banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, legacy planning, managing new wealth, and women and wealth. Nai An holds a Bachelor's Degree from Baylor University and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Nai An participates in community activities through volunteering with local organizations, following the tradition of Merrill's involvement in the communities it serves. She communicates with clients in English, Chinese, and Mandarin.

Danyel Ramelow is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2002. Based in Houston, TX, Ramelow holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of advising, Ramelow is involved with Common Knowledge Inc., a business specializing in leasing survey applicant databases. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Richard Sanborn is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and advanced modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Marco Ramirez Garcia is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at First National Bank Texas and has experience in business consulting as an operations manager. Outside of advising, he works as an independent contractor for rideshare services. Marco is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a variety of investment vehicles, including model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

William Huthnance is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2015, previously serving at Credit Suisse Securities and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of SpringSpirit Baseball, a charitable organization focused on mentoring local youth through baseball. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, offering customized financial planning and portfolio management supported by proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

David Altemus is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Chase Schaefer is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Mutual of America Securities LLC and Mutual of America Life Insurance Company. Schaefer has worked with Raymond James since 2017. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, employing various portfolio management styles supported by in-house research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Ever Ramirez is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer for the Lions Club of Sugar Land. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment and advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Franklin Fortney is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has prior experience at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in private equity and energy investment partnerships and participates on the event committee for the SEAL Legacy Foundation, a nonprofit supporting families of U.S. Navy SEALs. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities and wealth management through proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Vernon Bodelson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at DBC Inc. and Geronimo before joining Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he is a sole proprietor involved in property management in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.