Richard Kuriger III is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and over 57 years of industry experience. He has served in various roles since 1978, including president of RCK, Inc., and has been affiliated with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services since 1996. Outside of his advisory work, he is a board member of the Rotary Club of Houston. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser and subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, and charitable organizations. The firm structures planning engagements as ongoing relationships using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized planning services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Georgina Cross is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill and Primerica. Her background also includes roles at BBVA Securities and Compass Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and modeling tools, while clients remain responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Daniel Miller is a Private Wealth Manager with Merrill Private Wealth Management, specializing in providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client's unique financial situation and goals. He works closely with families and businesses to navigate complex areas such as family wealth management, estate and legacy planning, executive compensation, retirement income, and portfolio management. Daniel collaborates with specialists from Merrill and Bank of America to deliver comprehensive financial solutions and investment insights. With over 30 years as a Houston resident, Daniel focuses on helping clients, including corporate executives, women, and non-profit organizations, meet their investment objectives through a flexible approach that adapts to changing market conditions. His professional designations include Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He holds an Accredited Certificate from the College for Financial Planning. Beyond his professional role, Daniel actively contributes to the Houston community through volunteering with organizations such as BeaResource for CPS Kids, Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Houston, Madison Place Home Owners Association, and Wonders and Worries. He values faith and family, spending time with his wife and two children, and enjoys outdoor activities, music, reading, and traveling.

Steven Matthews is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience and has been with UBS since 1998. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Bill Corbell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill from 1984 to 2002, Citigroup Global Markets from 2002 to 2009, and Morgan Stanley starting in 2009, with a concurrent tenure at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that includes proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Gustavo Pigurina Sr. is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2010 and previously worked at UBS International Inc. from 2006 to 2010. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to a broad range of investment products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Devin Davidson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2026. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he worked at J.P. Morgan Chase and Wells Fargo. Merrill, along 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

William Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2006 and previously spent nine years at Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Smith is a limited partner in ABS Investments 803 LLC, a for-profit business focused on property management. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Roshni Choudhary is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Houston, TX, with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked exclusively with Edward Jones since 2020, with prior roles including positions at Potentia Analytics and Southern Illinois Miners. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches group fitness Zumba classes at the YMCA of Greater Houston. 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 broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Linda Sweeten is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 65 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Banc One Securities Corporation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative screening and qualitative research, employing forward-looking capital market assumptions and an ESG eligibility framework.

Mark Cogdill is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Banc of America Investment Services and JPMorgan Chase Bank. He serves on the finance committee of The Rise School, a nonprofit organization. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process integrates centralized due diligence with both quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG considerations in recommendations.

Cordarious Dorsey is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' priorities and developing strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He provides guidance on a range of financial topics, including general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unforeseen circumstances. Additionally, he offers access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Cordarious holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a bachelor's degree from Mississippi State University. His approach involves ongoing conversations with clients to address their goals, concerns, and questions, ensuring that advice evolves as their needs change.

Raheem Zare is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Emma Vanderlick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and concurrently at Amegy Bank (ZIONS Bank) since 2018. Vanderlick attended Louisiana State University from 2014 to 2018. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser servicing individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms such as Bank Wealth Program.

Marcus Malonson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working in the financial services and wealth management industry since 1994, utilizing a comprehensive approach that begins with understanding his clients' financial needs and objectives. Marcus provides access to Merrill Lynch's investment insights and Bank of America's banking services to address various aspects of a client's financial life. Marcus attended Southern Methodist University on a full-athletic scholarship, graduating in 1993 with a Bachelor's of Business Administration focused in Finance and Real Estate, along with a Minor in Economics. In 2004, he earned his MBA from the J.B. Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. He holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), and others relevant to retirement planning and sports & entertainment wealth management. He is involved in several professional organizations such as the American Leadership Forum - Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter, the MLWM Black/African American Leadership Council, and the SMU Cox School of Business Alumni Board. His community involvement includes participation with the Catholic Endowment Foundation of Galveston-Houston, Houston Area Women's Center, and the SMU Cox School of Business Alumni Association. Outside of his professional life, Marcus enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, bass fishing, traveling, and cooking out.

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.

Andrew Makransky is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments based in Houston, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes four years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm’s investment process combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs using systematic, long-term asset allocation strategies.

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.

Cornelio Koehler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017, having also worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2006. 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 combines brokerage and advisory solutions alongside research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Claudia Cardona is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a retail business called Shopsy Queen and is also a professional singer. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendations and ongoing tax-aware retirement income planning, supported by a centralized team and proprietary research tools.