Athena Morrow is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in The Woodlands, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she provides plan production services to local advisors through Penni, Rippey, Cunningham & Associates, LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to generate personalized recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Loren Westerfield is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. His career includes roles at InfoStride, We the Veterans Foundation, Atkinson Engineers, Liberty University, and eight years with the United Service Organizations (USO). Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base including individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Miriam Alvarez Martinez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2019 and previously held roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Torres is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and has prior experience at Heb and Klein Oak Highschool. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in music as a songwriter and performer. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services and a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions. Their approach includes algorithm-driven retirement recommendations combined with personalized financial advising, primarily serving clients with significant investable assets.

Bruce Quick is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a business entity used for staff payroll and oversees an LLC that rents a former residence to family members. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-smart strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Regis Rodrigues is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, Key Investment Services LLC, and Keycorp. Outside of finance, he has experience in business ownership, having been involved with R & R Flooring, LLC and Copacabana Grill, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Samuel Penni is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the Houston Amateur Hockey Association. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, combining proprietary research and third-party data to provide tailored recommendations.

Esmeralda Gonzalez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and utilizes systematic methodologies including algorithmic and AI-driven approaches.

Jack Roland is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016. Roland is also a CPA and owns Roland, Fry & Warren LLC, where he provides tax preparation, accounting, auditing, and financial statement services. He serves on the boards of Lifeline Chaplaincy, Compassionate Touch, and the Team Complete Athlete Kingwood Volleyball Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platforms.

Emilie Hegyes is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the firm in 2019 after nearly eight years in scientific research and development. She brings a background in critical thinking and problem-solving derived from her scientific education and experience, applying these skills to help clients identify what is most important to them and create plans to realize their goals. Emilie emphasizes building trusted and accountable relationships with her clients, supporting them throughout the financial planning process and sharing in the success when goals are achieved. Emilie holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a PhD in Materials Science, both from the University of Montana. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her client focus areas encompass college and education planning, family wealth management, retirement planning and income, philanthropic and socially responsible investing, as well as services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Outside of her professional role, Emilie and her wife share a commitment to raising their family in Missoula. She is involved with community organizations such as A Carousel for Missoula, Montana Science Fair, Montana Special Olympics, The Dylan Steigers Concussion Project, and spectrUM Science. Emilie enjoys spending time with her family attending local Griz games and community events, as well as engaging in outdoor activities in Montana’s parks, trails, rivers, lakes, and ski hills.

Santiago Carranza is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kingwood, TX, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Carranza serves as Chair of the Humble ISD Education Foundation, where he leads board meetings and participates in fundraising efforts. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Nicole Ponthieux is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. 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. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan banking and broker-dealer organization and offers non-discretionary services through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Cain Cunningham is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business ownership through Ronin Services LLC and provides consulting services related to automobile purchases. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering customized recommendation reports that incorporate research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Adan Montoya is an International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in guiding clients through complex financial landscapes, focusing on areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and women and wealth. Adan brings extensive expertise to his role, supporting entrepreneurs, multinational families, and individuals with tailored wealth management plans. His approach emphasizes comprehensive financial planning to empower clients in achieving their life goals. He holds several professional certifications, including the Certified Exit Planning Advisor® (CEPA) designation from the Exit Planning Institute, the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA), and Retirement Management Advisor® (RMA) designations from the Investments & Wealth Institute™. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Adan engages in personal interests such as cooking, hiking, reading, traveling, writing, and yoga. He is involved in community activities, including service on the Southeast Alumni Council of his alma mater, Lafayette College.

Robert Hayes is a financial advisor with Merrill in Kingwood, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1998 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Thanh Nguyen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Spring, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, Nguyen worked at Eagle Strategies, NYLife Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, Nguyen is a member of Nguyen Sisters Investments, LLC, a commercial real estate holding company, and supports her husband’s skincare business by attending industry conventions. 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.

Steve Livlanich is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Humble, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement plans through a centralized consulting team.

Lara Umberger is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Eduardo Rosales is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Reginald Allison is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at VALIC Financial Advisors before joining Merrill and Bank of America. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party investment teams for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.