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.

Gilberto Pena is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill. Pena has established a business entity, Pena Wealth Management LLC, for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

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.

Jason Harris is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2014 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member on the executive council of Oak Ridge Baptist Church. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing risk profiling and analytical tools to support client goals.

Peter Goudeau Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 24 years of industry experience, including roles at Ameriprise and Oak Bridge Financial, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers various financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolio programs and institutional platforms.

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.

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.

Grady West is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill, Wells Fargo Bank, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs and portfolio management solutions that incorporate both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Brent Garrett is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Independent Bank for five years before joining RBC in 2018. He is based in Houston, TX. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

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.