Ashlynne Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Evermark Commercial Group and was involved with the Pokatok Sports Tech Accelerator. Outside of her advisory role, she coaches young girls aged 12 to 18 at Texas Advantage Volleyball. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across various investment vehicles.

Michael Mc Daniel is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Katy, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He has recently transitioned to advisory work, joining Edward Jones in 2026, following experience in consulting and other roles in the media and corporate sectors. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with diverse investment solutions. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, complemented by affiliated mutual funds and proprietary money market options, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Robbie Sitka is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked for Humble Independent School District for 11 years. Outside of advisory work, he teaches music lessons as an independent contractor. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm’s approach includes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, with many advisory models implemented by third-party sponsors and approved advisory programs.

Christopher Montgomery is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. His career includes tenures at UBS Financial Services and Citigroup Global Markets before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank in 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and comprehensive financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

David Chatham is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC and Wamu Investments, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 advisors.

Joshua Mott is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2013, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through direct client agreements and corporate financial planning partnerships.

Michael Fowler is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at R.W. Baird & Co. and has experience with Queens University of Charlotte Basketball Camps. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and tailors investment strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with features such as tax management and responsible-investing options.

Hugo Suarez Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and JP Morgan Securities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a property owner and landlord of a single-family rental home. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with a forward-looking capital market framework, offering access to a range of eligible strategies including ESG considerations.

Jenny Lin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan, Cetera, East West Bank, Merrill, and Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a structured advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Sara Armstrong is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at UBS Financial Services, The Mid-Continent Companies, Ltd, and the University of St. Thomas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools to support its financial advisory process.

Jacob Dowd is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. He joined UBS in 2022 after working at Ferguson Enterprises LLC and holding various roles prior to that. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Fei Wang is a financial advisor at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience. Wang holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Cetera in 2021, Wang worked at BBVA Wealth Solutions, Compass Bank, and Wells Fargo Clearing among other firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, 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 provides access to multiple investment strategies and program platforms.

Austin Frederick III is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sugar Land, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked at Standard Furniture Manufacturing Company and Heritage Home Group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Milton Alvarez Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Katie Van Koski is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2019. In her current role, she collaborates closely with Wealth Management Advisors, Regional Planning Consultants, and the broader Private Wealth Management team to assist clients in protecting, growing, and transferring their wealth. She emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with clients and their families to develop a deep understanding of their financial goals. Katie's experience at Fidelity Investments spans several roles, beginning as a Financial Representative from 2015 to 2017, followed by a position as a Relationship Manager from 2017 to 2019, before assuming her current consulting role. Outside of her professional work, she has personal interests in board games, cooking and baking, and yoga.

Ann Laufman is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2003. She also acts as an agent selling life and health insurance through Investors Mutual Agency, Inc., and serves as a director on the board of the Houston Family Business Association, where she has been involved since 2023. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered adviser offering financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing planning relationships using firm-approved analytical tools and offers educational seminars and specialized programs such as divorce planning and estate-settlement services.

John Scarborough is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Houston, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked with New York Life Insurance Company and its affiliated entities from 2015 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in owning an insurance agency and has business interests in importing through a separate venture. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning tools and investment strategies supported by technology, serving over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

David Hoffman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup and Invesco. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jose Escobar is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Sprint. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 securities licenses and is based in Houston, TX. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Ragoobar is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients to develop personalized financial plans using Fidelity's comprehensive resources and tools. He collaborates closely with clients to understand their financial goals, priorities, and needs, aiming to support them in achieving long-term financial objectives. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, initially serving as an Investment Consultant before transitioning to his current role in 2024. Prior to that, Richard worked as a Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2009 to 2022. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Richard has personal interests that include cars, fishing, fitness, music, and pets.