John Barnefield is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2013. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co., where he works, serves individuals including high net worth clients, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, portfolio management through separately managed accounts and wrap programs, and combines manager-traded and model-traded strategies with tax management and direct-indexing capabilities.

Mary Matl is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Oil States International, as well as work at Texas A&M University. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s program emphasizes non-discretionary, customized asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and performance reporting, supported by a centralized due diligence process that integrates quantitative and qualitative research.

Ray Burns Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. Burns serves on the Houston Independent School District Investment Advisory Committee and is a non-compensated trustee for the Southwestern Theological Seminary Foundation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Ignacio Bonilla Ortiz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Missouri City, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2014. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Ashley Ferry is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Yard House and CMI Rotating Service Center. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as a commodity pool operator and acts as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Robert Richmond Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2000. Richmond is also the sole proprietor of Travis Time, LLC, a company created to hold title to a property near Austin, Texas. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their non-discretionary advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Jackson Markham is a financial advisor at Stifel with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Integrated Payment Services and involvement in golf-related business activities through Jackson Markham Golf. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which provides asset allocation and planning analyses to support client decision-making.

Ryan Hippert is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Bank of America, N.A., as well as Merrill. Outside of finance, he operated Ryan Hippert, LLC, doing business as Delivery Guardian, from 2015 to 2020. 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 written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and offers extended capabilities including derivatives and commodities advisory.

Grant Hipple is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2025, he held positions at Seamless.AI, Northstar Anesthesia, K Rise Systems, and spent six years at the University of Texas at Austin. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bryan Tollerene is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor since 2002, after a brief tenure at Prudential Equity Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining advisory services with extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Bruce Quick is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations and has 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning with a focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through a centralized service team.

Lee Bolnick is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 66 designations. Bolnick has previously worked at PNC Investments, BBVA Wealth Solutions, BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, BBVA Securities, and Proequities/3Mark Financial. He also receives residual insurance commissions from prior business but has no ongoing insurance-related activity. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process involves centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research to offer written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Scott Yates is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. He has 14 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 2011, alongside over two decades at Client Management Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Sergio Ortiz Villalobos is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2025 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, Ace Flowers, Chase, and Ruth Chris Steakhouse. He is based in Houston, TX. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Amanda Munselle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., Empyrean Benefit Solutions, and Professional Enrollment Concepts. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a retail sales business named Rock The Boat Design. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by advanced modeling tools and a structured discovery process.

Mychael Haywood is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2022, he worked at Merrill and Bank of America. 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’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research, incorporates an ESG eligibility framework, and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities through its regulatory registrations and affiliations.

Vicki Hebert is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she is a commissioned Texas Notary Public. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and investment solutions, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Ignatius Liu is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining UBS, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank from 2018 to 2023, and at Morgan Stanley Capital International from 2011 to 2018. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research to tailor investment plans.

John Carter is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TDAmeritrade from 2011 to 2022 before joining Charles Schwab in 2022. Outside of advising, he is president of Carter Holdings, a private real estate investment company focused on qualified investors. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm integrates non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separate managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and formal alternative investment programs.

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.