William Young is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates William D. Young, LLC and serves on the board of the Beachwalk Homeowners Association. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team that partners with advisors like Young to produce tailored, non-discretionary recommendation reports.

Kevin Douglas is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012, following a period with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member and treasurer for the Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions across various asset classes, including mutual funds, ETFs, and select alternative investments.

Paul Hargrove is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management based in Cedar Park, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience, all with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2016. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning on a broad range of financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Noah Ozgo is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. He currently works at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company, returning to the firm in 2025 after prior roles at Neuberger Berman and JPMorgan Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the board treasurer for a scholarship charity and is a member of the investment committee for a nonprofit supporting the accounting profession. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, goal-based financial planning utilizing firm-approved analytical tools and delivers written recommendations, with implementation requiring separate arrangements.

Juan Carlos Cortez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He has held multiple roles within both J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as a three-year tenure at Bank of America N.A. Outside of finance, he has experience working with UMOW, an on-demand landscaping app. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 in its recommendations.

Dawn Ornelas is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and currently based in Austin, TX. She has 22 years of industry experience, including multiple tenures at Equitable Advisors and prior roles at Fidelity Investments. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers, focusing on personalized client assessments and matching to appropriate investment models.

David Dire is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and offering 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at UBS Financial Services for 15 years and Citigroup Global Markets for seven years. 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 other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party subadvisors across various strategies.

Grayson Hopper is a financial advisor at Stifel with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019, following prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, Hopper is involved in youth soccer administration and refereeing in South Texas. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Danny Lopez is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing in Austin, TX. He previously worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and its affiliated entities for seven years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Patrick Dendy is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with IMG Financial Group since 2009 and transitioned to Cetera in 2023. Outside of advisory roles, he is also involved in fixed insurance sales as an agent and owns a holding company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by extensive resources and affiliations.

Stephen Ross is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Capital Group and Dimensional Fund Advisors. Outside of finance, Ross was a professional musician and continues to receive songwriting royalties. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts within a large, integrated platform.

Lori Farkas is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with UBS and its predecessor, Paine Webber Inc., since 1990. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with multiple companies specializing in mystery shopping and customer experience research. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans and provides a broad array of financial products and capital markets services.

Daniel Noce is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021. Prior to joining the firm, he was employed at Big Y Foods and Central Connecticut State University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Michael Priede is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Outside of advising, he is an independent insurance agent and a partner at MPSW Enterprises LLC, which focuses on auto and home capital strategies, and serves as a trustee for his stepchildren’s trust. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers structured, collaborative financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools and delivers recommendations without investment discretion.

Jae Yang is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. He is also president of Jae Jin Yang, CPA, PC, an accounting firm he founded in 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he manages J Plus Asset Management, LLC, providing financial planning and wealth management services. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars.

Eric Vo is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Austin, TX. He specializes in assisting high-net-worth clients and those experiencing significant financial events, such as retirement, business sale, or inheritance. Eric employs a comprehensive approach to wealth management that encompasses retirement income, wealth preservation, legacy planning, and personal wealth analysis to address the full spectrum of his clients' financial needs. Eric holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Houston System in 2018. With proficiency in both English and Vietnamese, Eric focuses on delivering customized, strategic financial guidance grounded in integrity and collaboration. Outside of his professional work, Eric is involved with community organizations such as Ascend Austin and the Austin Asian Community Health Initiative. His personal interests include badminton, camping, cooking, golfing, music, rock climbing, traveling, and volleyball.

Robert Flores is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Austin, TX, where he has worked since 2007, including time at Axa Advisors, LLC. He has 19 years of industry experience. Flores serves as vice president of finance for the Ingleside Education Foundation and holds board memberships with the Corpus Christi Estate Planning Council, the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and FINSECA. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses risk assessment to match clients with advisory program models or discretionary managers, leveraging both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Noah Chambers is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity Investments and prior positions at Crouzet and Target. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm integrates proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including fund advisory and model portfolios.

Eric Ross is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2002 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Ross owns Beyond The Money, LLC, a business unrelated to investing. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendations. The firm supports its clients through a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Michael Grindle is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial industry, all of which have been spent with Edward Jones. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Austin, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.