William Forsyth is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and UBS Financial Services. His current tenure at Raymond James & Associates began in 2017. 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, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

James Huber is a CFP® and ChFC® with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, having joined in 2025 after a decade at Edward Jones. Outside of advisory work, he holds a minority ownership interest in an oil and gas ranch where he is involved in cattle raising and leasing for production. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Its advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Tracey Martin is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked with Raymond James & Associates since 2011 and serves as a FINRA non-public arbitrator on a volunteer basis. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individual, institutional, and municipal clients, offering a range of financial planning and consulting services with a focus on tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by extensive research and diverse portfolio management strategies.

Troy Utz is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1986 and has also been associated with Bank of America since 2009. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Phyllis Johnson is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been associated with Cetera since 2015. In addition to her work at Cetera, she is involved in multiple financial services businesses, including ownership roles in Kirven Wealth Strategies and Inclusive Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with various program and custody options.

Nico Ditges is a CFA® charterholder with 24 years of industry experience, all of which have been with Edward Jones since 2002. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Houston, TX. Outside of his advisory role, he receives income from an installment sale of residential property. 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 wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Lancelot Lee is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Houston, TX, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 26 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Sunamerica and its affiliated entities for eight years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Planning and Zoning committee for the City of Spring Valley Village, providing input on local land use and zoning matters. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, supporting clients through various advisory programs and specialized offerings such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory services.

Eliana Vargas is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2003. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Alison Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Houston, TX. She holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Alison co-owns This Happy Place Design Co., where she also maintains the company’s books. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, including access to model portfolios and third-party subadvisors.

Steele Arthur is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently with Edward Jones since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC from 2022 to 2024, and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2010 to 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Carlos Gonzalez De Candamo Torres is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He has worked at various JPMorgan entities since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive investor in a company that distributes safety footwear and workwear. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build asset allocations and incorporates ESG considerations.

Jayson De Jesus Collazo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, delivering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, offering a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Sarah Brockhouse is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab. Her prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and various Fidelity Investments affiliates over an 18-year period. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Director of Marketing and Communications for The Woodlands Art League, a nonprofit organization. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment program.

William Liu is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021 following five years at AIG Valic. 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 uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios from a broad universe of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

James Taylor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing, he worked for seven years with Harlandale Independent School District. Outside of finance, he teaches music lessons as a substitute music teacher at Guitar Dojo and serves as a music instructor for the Dellview Music Foundation’s summer camp. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Robert Martinez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in The Woodlands, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and has been associated with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2013. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Howard Wedemeyer Jr. is a CFA charterholder with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James & Associates in Houston, TX where he has worked since 2012. He holds a Series 63 license and has a background primarily within Raymond James. Wedemeyer is also an investor in Dominion Bancshares, Inc., a private investment business. 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, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a nationwide team of advisors.

Tyler Neal is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Houston, TX. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked in golf customer service with CaddieMaster for four years. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm emphasizes matching clients to appropriate advisory programs and discretionary managers through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Michael Schag is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2016 and joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023. 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 with over 14,000 financial advisors and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Arturo Fentanes is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2017, and he was involved with United Games, LLC from 2016 to 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence that combines quantitative and qualitative research.