Brian Vance is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He previously served at Travis County Emergency Service District #5 from 2015 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Vance is a Finance and Investment Committee member for the Ben Hur Shrine nonprofit and serves as a subject matter expert on the FINRA Continuing Education Content committee. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm delivers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Dale Vannoy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Farmers Financial Solutions/Insurance Group for 12 years before joining Edward Jones in 2024. Outside of advising, he owns a rental property in Stephenville, TX, where his son resides. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services. The firm is known for its extensive network of advisors and branch offices, as well as its fiduciary standard and comprehensive portfolio management options.

Carrie Kline is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following three years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a co-trustee for a friend's investment-related trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Seth Herbeck is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Schlumberger Technology Corp from 2007 to 2018. 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 range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Sharmistha Bhattacharyya is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Merrill, based in Cedar Park, TX. She has nine years of experience at Merrill and seven years at Bank of America, N.A. Her prior experience also includes a year at Huntington National Bank. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Gregory Bowden is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, where he has worked since 2013. He has 20 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Goodwater Properties LLC, a rental real estate 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 municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various program options.

Alicia Ayodele is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Cedar Park, TX. She has been with Thrivent since 2026 and previously held roles at Liberty Tax and worked in educational institutions from 2007 to 2025. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers both one-time and ongoing planning relationships and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Troy Hein is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2022. He began his financial services career in 2019 and has developed a focus on working with athletes, industry professionals, and high net worth individuals to build, manage, and preserve their wealth. Troy and his team work closely with families and small business owners to create wealth management strategies that align with their specific goals. His areas of expertise include education planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Troy’s approach emphasizes listening to clients and assisting them in making informed decisions to develop comprehensive financial plans. Troy holds a Bachelor's Degree from Stephen F Austin State University and holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys golfing, hunting, music, and writing.

Gabriel Loehr is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Equitable Advisors, and a period as an independent contractor for DoorDash. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Shahram Khorram is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley throughout his career. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Chism is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, following a tenure at Chase Bank beginning in 2005. 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 through a non-discretionary advisory model. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

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.”

Christopher Staton is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Edward Jones. Prior to his financial career, he taught at Georgetown and Cedar Park High Schools. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, employing model-driven investment strategies across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Makenna Lang is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her background includes roles at several educational institutions and community organizations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services under a fiduciary standard.

Yifan O'Connor is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities and affiliated entities since 2017, previously spending time at Bank of America. 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.

Miguel Davila Penaloza is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Edward Jones, Meta Inc, and Apple Inc. He is based in Leander, TX. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Sarah Coombes is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. Prior to her financial services career, she worked for the Palatine Police Department for five years and has held various roles in hospitality and retail. She is also associated with Oak Crest Financial, a non-investment related support company based in Liberty Hill, TX. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical tools and comprehensive service programs. The firm is known for its municipal advisory affiliation and specialized employer advisory services.

Johnathan Parohinog is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Cedar Park, TX. He has two years of industry experience, including prior roles at automotive and service companies such as Toyota and TQL. Outside of advising, he is a co-owner of FILO Residencies LLC, a business involved in arranging corporate leases. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering holistic, goal-based financial plans without portfolio management or institutional advisory functions.

Caitlin Koester is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Third Base Sports Bar as a server and bartender. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Cody Stahl is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Timilon Corporation and Franklin Templeton Investments. He also has a background connected to Florida Gulf Coast University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach incorporates proprietary investment research and algorithmic tools and operates within a defined investment universe influenced by affiliated product relationships.