Brian Sauer is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Houston, TX, where he has worked since 2001. He has 25 years of industry experience. Sauer serves as a trustee for two investment-related trusts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to various investment products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

James Lamotta is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with UBS since 2009. Based in Houston, TX, his career at UBS spans over 17 years. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Gary Wulf Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2008. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Ernst & Young Investment Advisers LLP. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Kevin Kugley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill, First Horizon Advisors, Chase Investment Services, and Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of finance, he has worked as a SAG actor since 2010 and has been involved in local government as a candidate for the Beverly Hills City Council. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions through a broad network of representatives. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and asset management solutions, leveraging model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools to support a diverse client base.

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.

Larry Brannick is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and affiliated entities since 2011. 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. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and maintains regulatory registrations reflecting broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Shannon Rasberry is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and Ecolab for two years. Prior to her career in finance, she spent twelve years as an independent consultant in branding and marketing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with technology and a broad suite of financial products.

Edward Persia is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 12 years before joining Ameriprise in 2024. Persia is also co-owner of Q5 Operations LLC and owner of EP1 LLC, managing advisory businesses. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, combining investment research and algorithmic tools to provide tailored recommendations and ongoing advice.

Ricardo Garcia is a financial advisor at Merrill in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with over six years of experience in the financial services industry. His career includes roles at Bank of America, PNC Bank, and Merrill. 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, and institutions.

Erika Urvina is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Jeffrey Mccurry is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' unique financial situations, helping them pursue long-term goals through flexible planning that adapts to changing market conditions. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. With 26 years of experience as a financial advisor following a 10-year career as a professional baseball player, Jeffrey works closely with individuals and families who value diversification and timely portfolio rebalancing. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and an Associate's Degree from San Jacinto Junior College. In addition to his professional work, Jeffrey volunteers with community organizations and enjoys baseball, basketball, fishing, golfing, softball, and spending time with his family.

Katherine Cisneros is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she has been associated with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2012. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Kristen Sprenger is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Houston, TX, with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2011. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as treasurer and committee member for the Plaza Moms Society, a local community group focused on organizing neighborhood activities for families. 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 utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

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.

Alhajie Dumbuya is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at various organizations including Baylor University and FC Dallas. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an independent contractor officiating soccer games and works as a rideshare driver. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to provide discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Falina Mendenall is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and previously held roles at Sharebuilder 401k and Capital One Investment Services Corporation. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jelena Zhang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and offers a range of derivatives and commodities capabilities.

James Coffee Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1983 and concurrently at Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he has passive ownership interests in mineral rights through several energy corporations. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients using model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal investment teams and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Armando Garza is a financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Bank of America, N.A. 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.

Daniel Ortiz Ceron is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.